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  Incredible World Champion Glider Video, And Much More. Check It Out.

  Each Saturday we put together staff picks of the best videos we've seen this week. Check it out, then pass it on!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 05/03/2014
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  Solo Endorsements: Flying To Other Airports and Cross Countries

  Last week, I posted about the basic solo endorsements that your student needs before any solo flight. Those endorsements let them fly out of their home airport, and practice in the local area - up to 25 NM away from the airport. So, what do they need to land somewhere else?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 05/02/2014
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  Can You Fly A VFR Cross-Country In These Weather Conditions?

  You're a non-instrument rated private pilot, and you've planned a cross-country in your Cirrus SR-20 from Kalamazoo, MI (KAZO) to Traverse City, MI (KTVC).

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/28/2014
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  Fulcrum + Clouds, Part 2

  Precision aerobatics are always amazing to watch - and this MiG-29 squadron knows how to get the job done. Enjoy. Then, check out the first Fulcrum Drivers video.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/26/2014

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  What's The Life Of An A320 Pilot Like? Check It Out, Plus More.

  Each Saturday we put together staff picks of the best videos we've seen this week.

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/26/2014
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  How Can Great Lakes Airlines Hire You With Only 600 Hours? +Infographic

  Are you looking for a job with an airline and building hours for your ATP with restricted privileges? You may have noticed that Great Lakes Airlines is hiring first officers with 600 hours of Total Time - much less than the requirements for an ATP with restricted privileges.

  • • Infographic
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/23/2014
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  You're Doing A Short Field Landing On A Private Pilot Checkride. Then This Happens.

  You're giving a checkride in a Cessna 172. The flight's going well - until the short field landing.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/21/2014
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  How Many Of These Aviation Movies Do You Remember?

  Nothing beats a great aviation movie - other than flying. Take this quiz and see how many of these movies you remember!

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/18/2014
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  What Makes A Great Flight Instructor?

  What do you think makes a great flight instructor? Is it personality, experience or interest in your success as a student? We've picked six qualities often associated with flight instructors. We're sure you can list many more, but out of the six below, which one do you think makes the difference?

  • • Vote
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/16/2014

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  Can Two Private Pilots Log PIC At The Same Time?

  Logging flight time is always a hot topic, especially when you're working toward a new certificate or flying job. Check out this scenario and tell us if both pilots can log PIC at the same time.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/14/2014
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  Contaminated Runways, Extreme A350 Short Field Landings, And The Best F-16 Paint Job You've Ever Seen

  Each Saturday we put together staff picks of the best videos we've seen this week.

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/12/2014
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  What Makes A Better Pilot: Glass Panel or Traditional 6-Pack?

  It's a debate that's been going on since glass panels started showing up: what's better for flight training - a glass panel, or traditional "round-dial" instruments?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/11/2014
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  Vote: What Does 'Bingo Fuel' Really Mean?

  If you've ever watched an aviation movie, you've probably heard the term "Bingo Fuel". But what does it really mean? Read this scenario and tell us what you think.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/07/2014
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  What's Your Favorite Vintage TWA Commercial?

  Big hair. Big airplanes. Today in 1967, TWA became the first US airline to have an all jet fleet. Check out these incredible vintage TWA commercials and vote for your favorite! Then, keep scrolling down to pick your favorite 60's and 70's era TWA jet.

  • • Vote
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/06/2014
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  Redbull + Helicopter = Inverted Flight (Video)

  Have you ever flown in a helicopter? Have you ever imagined flying upside down in a helicopter? Check out this Red Bull helo pilot as he loops, rolls, and does everything you thought could only be done in an airplane.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/05/2014